There was a dial tone. But not picked it up. He tried once again, but the call was disconnected by Deepak. Praveen was confused, why was Deepak Rajapaksha rejecting the call? Only then did he realize, because he was using a new number. Praveen tried to write a message via WA.[Mr.Deepak. It's me, Praveen. Please pick up the phone]Less than two minutes after he sent the message, his cell phone immediately rang. Turns out Deepak called back.“Hello, is this your number, Praveen?” asked Deepak starting the conversation."Right, this is my new number. Why didn't you answer my call?""Sorry, I don't recognize the number, that's why I didn't pick t up. You know, a lot of people have tried to call me just asking for a chance. That's why I didn't pick up the number I didn't recognize. How are you? Are you really sick?""Yes. I just had surgery.""How come?" asked Deepak on the other side. It was just small talk as he already knew from Mr. Viresh."Just a minor surgery. But in a few days I a
Zoya returned to her home in Juhu. She deliberately did not return to her rented house in Dharavi because of the thoughts that enveloped her. She wanted to make calculations with her father because of his arbitrary decision to cancel the Primavera contract with Praveen. She had been planning a form of resistance against her father ever since she left the Bharat Building. Let him to know, every unilateral decision he takes has risks and consequences. The man must know, even though she is only a daughter, but he cannot get too far into her personal life. "What a surprise you are coming home at this time, Sist? You must miss us!” Danishka saw her first and greeted her. Apparently all of her family were at the dinner table, having dinner. Her father was there too. "Yeah, I miss you guys!" Zoya greeted and hugged them one by one. Her mother seemed so happy to see her presence.Zoya was behaving as usual with her father, while hugging and kissing him on the cheek. "Come on, have a di
Zoya didn't want to argue with her father as happened in the cafe that time.She knew her father didn't like Praveen. Tonight she was too tired to argue. She simply said that she agreed that her mission in Dharavi would be shortened and also explicitly said that Praveen was fine even though his contract was cancelled.From what her father said so far, she could catch something important if he didn't believe her yet. Yesterday he said he would appoint her as Managing Director, but just now he said he would appoint her as Director of Finance? Didn't that mean he still doubts her abilities?Especially considering the reason why she was sent to Dharavi for three months before giving her the post. Even with a variety of plausible reasons, it could still be interpreted that she was just a little girl in her father's eyes.And even her father went too far with who she was in a relationship with. This made her feel like a little kid who didn't know anything.It's time for her to determine her
Two days laterThat afternoon there was extraordinary activity at Doorna Kindergarten. Even though school was over, dozens of selected students were still at school for dance and drama practicing. Harshida and Shanti taught dancing, and Zoya trained children in drama. Mrs. Fatema also seemed busy supervising the workers. Rajat, the contractor brought three of his friends, and Anil was alone. Since their first day at work, they didn't seem to get along very well. Rajat didn't like Anil, and Anil didn't like Rajat either. They didn't seem like a teamwork perhaps because there was no coordination between them. When they were watched by Mrs. Fateema they seemed to get along. When the woman returned to her room, the argument starts again."You can't order me around, Rajat! I'm not your man. Why did you order me to move the ruins of the wall? You can do it yourself? Or order your men!""What are you doing here if not working?""I'm not your man. I know what I'm doing!""But your work is s
"What exactly is your illness?" asked Miss Fateema."Ashita didn't tell you?" asked Praveen."No, she said you were in the hospital, that's all! She immediately hung up the phone at that time. I forgot to ask her too because she was busy.""I fell down the stairs. I had surgery on my shoulder because it was dislocated," Praveen lied. Mrs Fateema apparently believed it, only when she said that, Anil heard him and took a glance. He tried to understand why Praveen was not telling the truth. Maybe he didn't want her to know the truth."Hopefully you're getting better!" said her again."Oh yes, I hope so.""By the way, how's your job?""Which job?""You really have a lot of job? I mean, doing movies! Are there any more offers?""Not yet. Later I will take audition again, look for a bigger role. Just wish me luck!""Of course! We are here wishing you will get a better role. When will your movie be released?""I don't know for sure, I'll let you know.""OK, fine then! I'll go inside first.
"Ashita, are you willing to give up everything you have for the sake of living together with me?" asked Praveen."I don't have anything, Prav! I'm just like you. It just happens that I have rich parents, so I can enjoy all the luxuries. But what does all that mean if my life is all set up, without being able to make the decisions that I make myself? Since knowing you, I have realized that I can free myself. I am free to make decisions and determine my life. I also capable. Together we will support each other to achieve our dreams. Doesn't that feel more beautiful than completely regulated and determined life?""I'm flattered. I'm sure we can get through every obstacle. I believe, out there, there will definitely be many companies that will accept you! You're smart, the best graduate from a foreign university. You won't have any trouble getting a job.""I also believe you are on the right track. It's only a matter of time that you achieve your dream," said Zoya"But about your father?
It was getting dim at the Gateway of India. The wind was quite strong blowing on the beach, so Zoya repeatedly tidied up her hair with fingers. The waves crashing on the rocks splashed the water onto the land. Occasionally big waves making quite a loud noise causing people to shuffle away, worried it would splash their clothes. But the low-flying doves and gulls continued to fly as if unfazed.They were holding hand each other watching the sun set on the Arabian sea as though no care about the surroundings. Not long after, when the sun completely sank on the horizon, it was replaced by lights along the coast and especially from the Taj Mahal Palace which seemed to stand majestically. The building looked so exotic.One thing Praveen and Zoya did not realize, not far from there, someone was observing them. Since this afternoon when leaving the fast food restaurant, Rajesh Kumar had followed them. Wherever they went, he followed them secretlyYes, he was ordered by Narendra Prasadh to ob
Praveen and Zoya kept running leaving Rajesh who was lying in the courtyard of the Gateway of India. Zoya's breath hitched with worry. She didn't think that Praveen could save her by knocking Rajesh down.“Prav, is Rajesh okay?” asked Zoya scared.“Take it easy! I only hit him to stun him, not to kill to save you!”"Are you sure?" asked Zoya."Of course! I didn't hit him hard. I know how hard I can hit him to knock him out. Believe me, he will wake up soon. Hurry up, Ashita! We must go from here before he realizes and chases us," said Praveen, continuing to take Zoya's hand and lead her to run.Zoya's heart was pounding and she was gasping for breath. She tried to follow Praveen's long steps, but still left her a few steps behind.“I'm scared, Prav!”“Don't be afraid, Ashita! As long as I'm with you, I'll protect you!""That's not what I mean. What if Rajesh does crazy things out of bounds? He will hunt you down and take revenge. My father will also step in and take decisive action t
Ten minutes later, Danishka was fast asleep. Zoya immediately got up from the bed and stared at her sister for a while to make sure the sleeping pill really worked.She looked like a sleeping beauty. So Beautiful.Zoya was stunned. Her guilt surfaced again. How cruel she was to do that for her own sister. But she had to do this.She patted Danishka’s shoulder. She was silent and unresponsive."I'm sorry, Danishka!" she said once again with regret.She got up from the bed to the balcony and opened the door. Outside she called Praveen."Prav, I'll be down in a minute, wait on the balcony!" she said in a trembling voice."Is your sister asleep? Is everything okay?""Of course! I've given her sleeping pills! Everything is according to the plan.""Okay, I'll wait for you! I'm ready too!" "I'll be down in five minutes!" Zoya turned off her phone. She then rushed into the closet and took the bag she had prepared. Before she carried the bag, she took out a roll of rope and when she was abou
It was almost midnight when Zoya was finally able to go to her room.“Aren’t you tired, Danishka?” Zoya asked her sister.Danishka shook her head. Her face looked cheerful.“I won’t just let this party pass me by! You’re so lucky, Sis! Dad threw a party this big for you!” said her sister.“What’s lucky? Being mated suddenly is lucky?”“Your mate is your ex, right? You’ve both dated before?”“Actually, I didn’t intend to get married! But never mind! After all, everyone gets married eventually, right?” said Zoya, not wanting to prolong her conversation with her sister.What is clear is that she is now in her room and carrying out her next plan.But no! She had to wait for Danishka to sleep first. If she didn’t sleep, Zoya had prepared an alternative scenario.But honestly, she didn’t have the heart to give Danishka sleeping pills.But what if there was no other way?Zoya went to the bathroom to freshen up and call Praveen.While in the bathroom, she immediately took out her phone and ty
“They’re coming! You should stay in your room! Don’t go anywhere!” Rajesh said over the phone.Rajesh was still in the cafe across from the hotel monitoring the situation.As he watched Narendra’s family group enter the hotel, he swallowed his saliva and felt a bitter sensation in his throat.He cursed his fate for no longer being a part of Narendra’s family. Ten years of devoting himself to Narendra and being his confidant, did not end his life well. Instead he ended up as a loser.It was so easy for Narendra to dump him.Just because of Sunil Chakraborty.But he did not regret it because now he had the chance to get back at him.He would embarrass Narendra and Sunil. He swore that the wedding party would end in vain.He would help the bride run away with another man. A man Narendra hated.He never imagined that he would end up in a reverse position like this. He still remembered how Narendra ordered him to get rid of Praveen. With the power he had, he beat the young man until he alm
“They’re coming! You should stay in your room! Don’t go anywhere!” Rajesh said over the phone.Rajesh was still in the cafe across from the hotel monitoring the situation.As he watched Narendra’s family group enter the hotel, he swallowed his saliva and felt a bitter sensation in his throat.He cursed his fate for no longer being a part of Narendra’s family. Ten years of devoting himself to Narendra and being his confidant, did not end his life well. Instead he ended up as a loser.It was so easy for Narendra to dump him.Just because of Sunil Chakraborty.But he did not regret it because now he had the chance to get back at him.He would embarrass Narendra and Sunil. He swore that the wedding party would end in vain.He would help the bride run away with another man. A man Narendra hated.He never imagined that he would end up in a reverse position like this. He still remembered how Narendra ordered him to get rid of Praveen. With the power he had, he beat the young man until he alm
Praveen was back in the hotel room when Narendra Prasadh's family troupe arrived. Two luxury cars entered the hotel grounds in a convoy and stopped in front of the entrance. Not far behind were five more SUVs carrying employees and servants.Narendra Prasadh was in the first car. He got out of the car after the hotel staff opened the car door for him.He appeared to be wearing traditional clothing instead of a suit, and that did not diminish his authority as a wealthy businessman.His wife, Pratyusha Beniwal followed after him. She also appeared to be wearing a saree with gold ornaments. Precious stone jewelry in the form of a necklace and bracelet added to the luxury of her appearance. Truly extraordinary. Then followed by her youngest son Rahul.Before entering, the graceful woman stood for a moment waiting for the next car. The sedan carrying Zoya and her sister Danishka.The hotel staff also swiftly opened the car door for Zoya. She got out of the car carefully while fixing her sa
That morning at Amaneesh Chakraborty's residence, there was also a lot of activity.They would perform Ganesh puja, a ritual to ask the god for blessings.The procession will be held this afternoon. Many of Mr. Amaneesh's extended family had also attended.The joy radiated from the face of the Mumbai Police Chief. Of course, this was a happy day because his proud son, Sunil Chakraborty, was getting married.As a father, he could imagine how lucky Sunil was. Having a good career in the police force and also having a beautiful wife who was the daughter of a rich man in Mumbai.It felt like a dream.All preparations had been done well by a third party. They just went through it. Everything went smoothly according to expectations.Sunil should have also been very happy that day. But it was as if something was bothering him, and it was visible on his face. He was not completely happy because of one problem that had not been resolved until now.He should have been able to overcome Praveen a
Praveen was still lying in bed that morning. Even though the hotel room was so comfortable, he had not been able to sleep at all since last night.This was a very decisive moment in his life, preparing himself to carry out the plan he had made as best he could.He had thought about it down to the smallest detail so that this plan would succeed. There should be no gaps or opportunities for him to fail.If he failed, he could end up in prison.Taking away the prospective bride who is none other than the daughter of a prominent conglomerate and the prospective daughter-in-law of the number one person in the Mumbai police?It would definitely create a scene and become national news. More sensational than the kidnapping that Zoya experienced before!If he failed, his face would adorn the front pages of newspapers and even television, not as an actor or model, but as a criminal. The career he had built with great difficulty would end tragically.No, that couldn't happen!He immediately got
It was late afternoon when they returned from Dharavi, but nothing happened. Praveen's room was empty just like when Sunil visited earlier. There was no sign of him coming here. Nothing had changed at all.It was just that Zoya felt a different atmosphere when she saw the room. There was a longing that enveloped her, imagining when she and Praveen were alone in the room.She remembered the time she slept over during the heavy rain that caused flooding due to the moonson. Even though the lights were out and it was raining outside, she felt at peace in Praveen's arms all night. The man really took good care of her.There were indeed many memories in Dharavi. If not with Sunil, she would have gone to school to meet the teachers there, Mrs. Fateema and her two other friends, Harshida and Shanti. Or if necessary she would go to her rented house.Had everything remained the same or changed? She really didn't know."Where have you been? Why are you home at this hour?" Mrs. Pratyusha asked wh
A surprise for Zoya, but not for Sunil as they headed to the AMA office. A large billboard on the side of the road caught the attention of passersby.An advertising billboard starring Praveen. Apparently the advertisement had spread to several strategic places.Zoya was happy to see the billboard. She wanted to take out her cellphone and take a picture of it as memorials. But she didn't because didn't want to offend the man beside her. She didn't say a word, even trying to divert attention by pretending not to see it."Damn it! I don't want to see that billboard!" said Sunil."Isn't he the person you want to meet now?""Right, but not with his poster!""Okay! Just look away!" said Zoya indifferently. She tried not to look at the billboard as if it wasn't important.Sunil's gut feeling told him that she deliberately pretended unwilling to see the billboard. He was sure, deep down in her heart, she was happy to see it. It made Sunil even more annoyed.If only he could find him, he woul